Lee Forrest

Electrical operations safety engineer at Vestas

Bradford, England, United Kingdom

About

I am proactive and work effectively both as an individual or enthusiastic team member, working effectively as a versatile service technician. I enjoy freedom in the workplace and being trusted to perform any undertaking or task to a standard of unquestionable quality. I can settle into a position of responsibility quickly, whist calling upon personal initiative, attention to detail and effort to succeed. Having a proven ability to lead by example, consistently hit targets, improve best practices and organise time efficiently. I am an honest hardworking motivated and reliable individual and of good character. Excellent time keeping and flexible in relation to hours of availability for work. Demonstrating excellent communication skills at all levels also conscientious and methodical within my work practice. I have a positive and proactive attitude towards health and safety and take both my personal safety and the safety of others extremely seriously.

Experience

  • Vestas (Full-time · 5 yrs 2 mos)
    • Electrical operations safety engineer
      Mar 2024 - Present · 2 yrs 4 mos

    • A.T Offshore Supervisor
      May 2021 - Mar 2024 · 2 yrs 11 mos

      Offshore Supervisor A.T for Vestas Offshore Wind

  • Offshore supervisor AT at MHI Vestas Offshore Wind
    Apr 2021 - Mar 2024 · 3 yrs

    Offshore supervisor

  • Wind Turbine Authorised Technician at RWE Renewables
    Oct 2019 - Apr 2021 · 1 yr 7 mos

    Wind Turbine Authorised Technician at RWE Renewables

  • Wind Turbine Authorised Technician at E.ON CLIMATE & RENEWABLES UK
    Aug 2018 - Oct 2019 · 1 yr 3 mos

    Servicing and maintaining the turbines as an Eon technician. Supporting and improving team performance by sharing knowledge and best practices. Dealing efficiently and on own initiative with a high-volume workload. Working in a fast-paced high-pressure environment with the ability to consistently meet deadlines with the highest quality whether working solo or as part of a team. Working as part of a team, alone or in a supervisory capacity and have an excellent ability to manager own workload within time allocated. Supporting in all elements of health, safety, security and environmental aspect for the organisation. Excellent communication skills at all levels while remaining dedicated to ensuring and understanding the company requirements and procedures. Consistently focused on product and process quality, continually trying to improve method. Implementing and supporting effective working practices and systems as required to continuously improve product delivery. Ensuring quality assurance of all work scopes are maintained, and all work is performed in accordance with company policies and the Health and Safety at work act.

  • Wind Turbine Authorised Technician at Vestas
    Apr 2003 - Jul 2018 · 15 yrs 4 mos

    Working across all Vestas turbine platforms, NEG Micon turbines and some Gamesa turbines. Achieving all KPI’s and availability targets set during the local ownership of Tween Bridge. Complying with all relevant procedures and deliver high standards of safety performance during all operations. Responding promptly and effectively to changing circumstances, planning for contingencies and managing conflicting priorities. Completing all activities in a timely accurate and efficient manner in accordance with procedures and work instructions.